Daily Digest: Troy BID receives $70K in World Cup grant funding

Also: ‘He’s our boy’: UAlbany, Siena men’s lacrosse programs celebrate Liam Gleason’s legacy in LarGer Than Life game • Premier Lacrosse League bound: UAlbany senior attacker Silas Richmond drafted by Philadelphia Waterdogs with fifth overall pick in 2026 draft

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Troy BID receives $70K in World Cup grant funding Troy’s Downtown Business Improvement District recently received a $70,000 grant from the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more → ‘He’s our boy’: UAlbany, Siena men’s lacrosse programs celebrate Liam Gleason’s legacy in LarGer Than Life game ALBANY, N.Y. —Just over an hour before the face-off between the University at Albany and Siena men’s lacrosse teams in the first-ever LarGer Than Life game honoring Liam Gleason, a pair of rainbows towered over Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium Tuesday night. “I must have gotten 50 people send me the […] Read more → Premier Lacrosse League bound: UAlbany senior attacker Silas Richmond drafted by Philadelphia Waterdogs with fifth overall pick in 2026 draft ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany men’s lacrosse senior attacker Silas Richmond had arguably one of the best nights a lacrosse player could have on Tuesday. Smack dab in the middle of the Great Danes’ game and eventual victory versus Siena at Casey Stadium in a rematch of the first round of last year’s NCAA […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Saratoga Springs edges Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake BURNT HILLS, N.Y. — Strong performances in the sprints, jumps, and hurdles helped Saratoga Springs hold off Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake for a 73.5–65.5 victory in a Suburban Council boys outdoor track and field meet, cut short by a Tuesday evening thunderstorm. The Blue Streaks relied on depth across several events, while Burnt Hills delivered standout performances in the middle-distance races and the 400 meters to keep the meet close. Saratoga opened the meet with a strong showing in the 100-meter dash. Freshman Taylor Endres won the event in 11.71 seconds, while teammate Jackson Kosiba finished second in 11.87. Burnt Hills’ […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Saratoga Springs staves off Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake BURNT HILLS, N.Y. — A balanced performance across the track and field events helped Saratoga Springs earn a narrow 69.5–62.5 victory over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in a Suburban Council girls outdoor track and field meet, cut short by a Tuesday evening thunderstorm. Both teams collected event wins throughout the afternoon, but Saratoga’s depth in the sprints, jumps, and throws proved decisive in the tight contest. Saratoga started strong in the 100-meter dash as junior Paige Cassidy won in 12.54 seconds. Teammate Leah Rogan placed third overall in 13.11, helping the Blue Streaks secure valuable early points. Burnt Hills answered in […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, April 16, 2026 PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Fetty Wap, 8 pm. www.palacealbany.org. THE EGG: 1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Marty Stuart, 8pm. www.theegg.org COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. Friday, April 17, 2026 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. Saturday, April 18, 2026 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 2 pm and 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. Sunday, April 19, 2026 THE EGG: 1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Nitty Gritty Band, 8pm. www.theegg.org. COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen […] Read more → In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ The Energy Department posted excerpts of Wright’s speech excluding the “wrong direction” comment. Read more → ‘Baby Jessica’ from 1987 well rescue arrested on domestic charge The woman who was known as “Baby Jessica” when she was rescued from a well in 1987 was reportedly arrested on a domestic violence charge in Texas. Read more → Amazon’s $11.6 billion Globalstar deal amps up rivalry with Musk Amazon.com Inc.’s $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar Inc. ramps up competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite communications, a market predicted to double to $200 billion in the coming years. On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to buy the satellite operator for a mix of stock and up to $90 a share and said that in 2028 it will launch a direct-to-device service, offering connectivity … Read more → Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year The school, which was founded in 1965, has struggled for several years. Read more → Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ‘the hard way’ after end of talks The budget process Republicans plan to use could get messy. Read more →

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